Construction Manager

1w1 week ago

Hill International

Santa Ana, US · Full-time · $145,000 – $230,000

About this role

Hill International seeks various levels of Construction Managers for airport capital improvement projects. The role plans, coordinates, and oversees construction activities to deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory, operational, and security requirements. Assignments occur in Landside or Airside (AOA) environments with close coordination among stakeholders.

Manages construction from pre-construction through closeout, providing on-site oversight for contractor compliance with plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards. Monitors progress, identifies risks, implements mitigation, and reviews schedules, submittals, RFIs, cost proposals, change requests, and pay applications. Performs site inspections, tracks budgets, and forecasts impacts.

Coordinates activities with airport operations, maintenance, safety, security, airlines, tenants, FAA, TSA, and regulators. Ensures sequencing, access, and work hours align with operational needs to minimize disruptions. Handles Landside projects like terminal renovations, parking, roadways; Airside includes pavements, ramps, NOTAMs, and safety compliance.

Level determined by experience, assignment complexity, and leadership capability. Participates in or leads meetings, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and briefings to project teams and airport leadership. Prepares regular progress reports while evaluating change orders and claims.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
5 to 20+ years of experience delivering aviation-related construction projects, with experience level aligned to position classification
OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or comparable credential preferred
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain an airport security badge and Air Operations Area (AOA) access
Willingness and ability to work night, weekend, or off-peak hours as necessary

Responsibilities

Manage construction activities from pre-construction through closeout
Provide on-site oversight to ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards
Monitor construction progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and operational continuity
Review contractor schedules, submittals, RFIs, cost proposals, change requests, and pay applications
Coordinate construction activities with airport operations, maintenance, safety, security, airlines, tenants, FAA, TSA, and other regulatory agencies
Ensure construction sequencing, access, and work hours align with operational requirements
Prepare and present regular progress reports and briefings to project teams and airport leadership
Support or lead construction risk assessments and constructability reviews